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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.94, 6,230.96 and 2,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.94, 6,230.96 and 2,421.34 is: 3,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.94 : 6,230.96 = 2,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.94/6,230.96 = 2,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.94x = 6,230.96 × 2,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.94x = 15,087,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,272.69/4,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.04

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